Lionel Messi finally put pen to paper this weekend when he signed a new Barcelona contract which sees him commit his future at the Nou Camp until 2021.

The club confirmed the news on Saturday morning, revealing that his deal contains a whopping €700million buyout clause, as the Argentine superstar looks set to see out his playing days in Catalonia.

Further details of his four-year deal have now emerged in a report in Diario Gol , who claim that he has a base salary of €40million, which could reach €60million, with incentives.

More interestingly, the club are reportedly now obliged to inform Messi before making any key signings.

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The 30-year-old has already played a part in recruitment, helping to bring in Paulinho in the summer and assisted in the transfers of Arda Turan and Luis Suarez.

And according to Diario Gol, he does not believe the club should move for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, believing him not to be necessary as the direct competition for Suarez is not needed.

Manager Ernesto Valverde's good relationship with Messi is said to be a factor here, as the pair are said to get along very well.